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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

517 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 26

Mayor and Councillor Police Refuse to Act

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 4

When Alderman B. J. Rodgers attended a special meeting of the Grafton municipal council, the Mayor (Alderman B. C. Eggins) had…

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“SCOTTY” McCOLL Desperado's Reform Story of 11 Years in Gaol

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 2

On condition that he went back to Scotland, "Scotty" McColl, who, in 1922, was sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment for shooting with intent to…

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Charged Again Prisoner Remanded on Second Charge Before First Sentence is Completed

The Independent · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 1

In Doniliquin Police Court on Wednesday, Lionel Cox, who was about to be released after serving a sentence in Deniliquin gaol, was charged with…

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Found Guilty of Sheep Stealing Defendant Heavily Fined

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 1

THE BALRANALD POLICE COURT has been the scene of much activity during the past week and the centre of attraction of local sheep owners. Early last week a long case of sheep stealing was conferred against a local grazier and his brother, in which they were committed for trial by the Police…

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Court Humour

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 3

While a ease of sheep stealing was being heard in the local police court on Wednesday, Mr. Inspector Bourke was cross-examining a witness for the…

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Sailor Charged with Murder Kogarah

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 2

At the local Police Court to-day Robert William Bartley, seaman, was charged with having at Martdale yesterday feloniously and maliclously…

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Alleged Breaking Amd Entering Berrigan Stealing Case

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 1

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, before Judge Coyle and a jury, George Hiort (26) was charged with breaking and entering the premises of…

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Charge of Stealing

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 3

In the local Police Court on Thursday last before Mr. C. W. Swiney, P.M., Albert Ambry was charged that on 9th November, he…

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Court News Unauthorised Wireless Sets

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 3

As a result of a recent visit by an inspector of the Postmaster-General's Department, three defendants appeared before Mr C. W. Swiney,…

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Alleged Jewellery Theft

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 2

Edward John Clarke was charged at the Wodonga Police Court on Thursday of last week withe the stealing in a dwelling the property of Miss…

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Sheep and Wool Stealing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 5

The Graziers' Association has decided to urge the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) to bring down legislation to provide for the compulsory…

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Stealing Charge Fails Fisherman Declared "Not Guilty"

The Independent · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 3

"Not guilty" was the verdict returned by the jury in Deniliquin Quarter Sessions on Wednesday afternoon after three hours' deliberations on the case in which Kenneth George Whiteoak, also known as Wilson, was charged withstealing 10 drum fishing nets,…

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Wholesale Murder in India

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 27

A ghastly crime is reported from a village near Yerapalyan in the Hyderbad State (India), where five brothers were burned to death by a mob of…

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Berrigan Robbery Accused's Story of Assault Not Beleived

The Independent · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 2

In a statement from the dock in Deniliquin Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, George Hiort (26), who was charged with breaking, entering and stealing…

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Wool Stealing a Salutary Sentence Man Imprisoned on Two Charges

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 6

At the Mulwala Police Court, before Messrs. W. F. Marshall and H. Vagg. J'.s.P., George Hirot, formerly of Berrigan, but since residing at…

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Alleged Stealing Ten Fishing Nets “Not Guilty” is Jury’s Verdict

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 4

Before Judge Coyle and a jury of 12 at the Quarter Sessions on Tuesday— Kenneth George Whiteoak was charged with stealing 10 fishing nets,…

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A "Doctor'' Goes to Gaol Arrested at Beechworth Hotel-keeper Victimised

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 5

At the Wodonga Court of Pretty Sessions on Thursday of last week, before Messrs. M. H. Buntz and W. H. Hodgson, J.sP., Royce Lionel…

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Horse Stealing

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 4

William James Baldwin was charged for that on the 5th January, 1933, at Moulamein, he did steal one mare, the property of Charles Hector…

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Sheep Stealing

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 4

Sydney John Phyland (38) andi Leslie James Phyland (26) were charged for that on 15th October, 1933, at Balranald, they did steal 284…

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Stealing a Cash Box. From Hay Motor Company's Office

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 4

William Michael Gallagher. (32), was charged for that on 23rd day of August, 1933, at Hay, he did steal a cash box and valuable securities, to…

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